add fuel to the flame
add fuel to the flame {v. phr.}
To make a bad matter worse by adding to its cause; spread trouble, increase anger or other strong feelings by talk or action.
By criticizing his son's girl, the father added fuel to the flame of his son's love.
Bob was angry with Ted and Ted added fuel to the flame by laughing at him.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms